KDE Headlineshttp://education.ky.gov/head/Pages/default.aspxKentucky Department of Education - News Headlines2012 Kentucky Department of EducationaFri, 09 Dec 2016 08:27:25 -0500Kentucky.govhttp://education.ky.gov/Style%20Library/itunesu_96.pngKDE Headlineshttp://education.ky.gov/head/Pages/default.aspxhttp://education.ky.gov/head/Pages/Board-of-Education-holds-study-session-on-charter-schools.aspxhttp://education.ky.gov/head/Pages/Board-of-Education-holds-study-session-on-charter-schools.aspxMelissa.Terrell@education.ky.govBoard of Education holds study session on charter schools​The Kentucky Board of Education heard a lot about charter schools during a special study session on the topic today in Frankfort. See <a href="/comm/news/Documents/R16-155%20KBE%20meets%20for%20charter%20study%20session.pdf">news release</a> for more information.Tue, 29 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500http://education.ky.gov/head/Pages/Graduation-ceremonies-held-at-Kentucky-School-for-the-Blind.aspxhttp://education.ky.gov/head/Pages/Graduation-ceremonies-held-at-Kentucky-School-for-the-Blind.aspxMelissa.Terrell@education.ky.govGraduation ceremonies held at Kentucky School for the BlindThe Kentucky School for the Blind (KSB) awarded diplomas to seven high school seniors in a ceremony at the school Wednesday evening. See <a href="/comm/news/Documents/R-16-45%20KSB%20graduation.pdf">news release</a> for more information.Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 -0500http://education.ky.gov/head/Pages/Kentucky-Board-of-Education-approves-charter-school-principles.aspxhttp://education.ky.gov/head/Pages/Kentucky-Board-of-Education-approves-charter-school-principles.aspxMelissa.Terrell@education.ky.govKentucky Board of Education approves charter school principles​At its meeting in Frankfort Wednesday, the Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) approved a framework for charter schools, should the General Assembly consider public charter school legislation in the upcoming session. See <a href="/comm/news/Documents/R%2016-160%20KBE%20meeting.pdf">news release</a> for more information.Thu, 08 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500http://education.ky.gov/head/Pages/Kentucky-students-learn-coding-during-Computer-Science-Week.aspxhttp://education.ky.gov/head/Pages/Kentucky-students-learn-coding-during-Computer-Science-Week.aspxMelissa.Terrell@education.ky.govKentucky students learn coding during Computer Science Week​Thousands of Kentucky students will get experience in computer coding starting today during <a href="https&#58;//csedweek.org/">Computer Science Week</a>. See <a href="/comm/news/Documents/R16-158%20Computer%20Science%20Week_final.pdf">news release</a> for more information.Tue, 06 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500http://education.ky.gov/head/Pages/Principals-Advisory-Council-to-meet.aspxhttp://education.ky.gov/head/Pages/Principals-Advisory-Council-to-meet.aspxMelissa.Terrell@education.ky.govPrincipals Advisory Council to meet Tuesday​The Principals Advisory Council will meet Tuesday, December 13, from 9&#58;30 a.m. – noon ET in the 1st Floor Training Center, Room A at the Kentucky Department of Education’s new location, 300 Sower Blvd. in Frankfort. See <a href="/comm/news/Documents/R16-161%20Dec%2013%20PrAC%20mtg_final.pdf">news release</a> for more information.Thu, 08 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500http://education.ky.gov/head/Pages/Readiness-results-highlight-need-for-quality-early-learning.aspxhttp://education.ky.gov/head/Pages/Readiness-results-highlight-need-for-quality-early-learning.aspxMelissa.Terrell@education.ky.govReadiness results highlight need for quality early learning​Many Kentucky students are at a disadvantage for learning before they even start school, according to Kindergarten Readiness Screener data released by the Kentucky Department of Education. See <a href="/comm/news/Documents/R16-159%20Kindergarten%20Screener_final.pdf">news release</a> for more information.Thu, 08 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500http://education.ky.gov/head/Pages/Student-Technology-Leadership-Regionals-scheduled2.aspxhttp://education.ky.gov/head/Pages/Student-Technology-Leadership-Regionals-scheduled2.aspxMelissa.Terrell@education.ky.govStudent Technology Leadership Regionals scheduled​Over the next several weeks, thousands of Kentucky K-12 students will demonstrate their innovative ideas and technological savvy at eight regional competitions as part of the Kentucky Department of Education’s Student Technology Leadership Program (STLP). See <a href="/comm/news/Documents/R16-141%20STLP_final.pdf">news release</a> for more information.Thu, 03 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0400